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A Matter of Principle

A story of love, devotion, relationships and Christmas...

198453mComedyDramaRomance

Overview

A miserable man who doesn't believe in the holidays must contend with his 11 children and wife celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.

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Cast

Virginia Madsen
as Lou Ellen Purdy

Gary Cole
as Man with Christmas Tree

Alan Arkin
as Flagg Purdy

Deanna Dunagan
as Miss Keyes

Hillary Wolf
as Lindy Lou Purdy

Danny Corkill
as Cousin Laura's Boy

Aaron Freeman
as Otey Hartsook

Barbara Dana
as Ada Purdy

Diane Dorsey
as Phone Lady

Cinnamon Idles
as Eleanor Purdy

Corey Kasdin
as Billy Joe Purdy

Alexandra Shapiro
as Becky Sue Purdy

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Release date: 1984-12-03

Runtime: 0h 53m

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ComedyDramaRomance

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